Table of Contents
- German Citizenship Advice
- Benefits of German Nationality
- Eligibility for German Citizenship by Descent
- Citizenship by Declaration - Amendments to the German Nationality Act in 2021
- Naturalization based on Restitution of German citizenship - Section 15 of the Nationality Act
- Restoration of German Citizenship for Victims of Nazi Persecution
- German Citizenship for Children of German citizens born Overseas
- Marriage to a German - Acquisition of German Citizenship
- Application for German Citizenship by Descent
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
German Citizenship Advice
In 2025, contact VisaConnect's Consultants and our partner German Immigration Lawyers for advice and assistance with your German Citizenship by Descent application. Arrange a meeting at our offices in Parramatta, Sydney, Australia and Singapore and Hong Kong.
Benefits of German Nationality
Benefits of getting German Citizenship and a German Passport are:
- Multiple Entry into Germany with a Valid German Passport
- Freedom of Movement in the EU
- Visa-free access to 189 countries globally and ranked as the 3rd strongest Passport in the globe, as per the Henley Passport Index, in 2025
- Access to the 3rd Largest Economy in the World - the largest economy in Europe, with leading exports of motor vehicles and vehicle parts as well as chemical products
- Dual Nationality recognition
- Live, Work and Vote in Germany on a Permanent basis, and other EU Countries
- Start a business in Germany and in the EU
- Eligible for Government Social Security benefits and the German Healthcare scheme
- Discounted Education Costs
- Work as a Public Servant and stand in Government elections
- Serve in the German Armed Forces
- Raise your children in Germany and pass on German citizenship to them
- Germany is recognised as being one of the best and safest countries to live in the world